Amherst Regional High
816 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Amherst Regional High School (ARHS), located in Amherst, Massachusetts, serves as the primary secondary school for the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and social advocacy, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and a robust arts and extracurricular program. The school is highly regarded for its inclusive environment, reflecting the intellectual and progressive culture of the surrounding university town, which is home to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst College, and Hampshire College.
Beyond its academic offerings, ARHS is recognized for fostering a deeply engaged student body that emphasizes civic responsibility and community involvement. The school community benefits from its proximity to these institutions of higher learning, which often provides students with unique opportunities for collaborative projects and access to collegiate resources. With a focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, Amherst Regional High School balances a challenging pedagogical approach with a supportive atmosphere designed to celebrate the individual identities and achievements of its diverse student population.
Beyond its academic offerings, ARHS is recognized for fostering a deeply engaged student body that emphasizes civic responsibility and community involvement. The school community benefits from its proximity to these institutions of higher learning, which often provides students with unique opportunities for collaborative projects and access to collegiate resources. With a focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, Amherst Regional High School balances a challenging pedagogical approach with a supportive atmosphere designed to celebrate the individual identities and achievements of its diverse student population.
816
Total Students
72.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 443 |
| Hispanic | 149 |
| Black | 62 |
| Asian | 93 |
| Two or More | 52 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White443 (55.4%)
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Hispanic149 (18.6%)
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Asian93 (11.6%)
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Black62 (7.7%)
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Two or More52 (6.5%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Amherst-Pelham |
| Phone: | (413)362-1701 |
| Website: | http://arps.org/arhs |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 816 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 72.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
193
Grade 10
197
Grade 11
231
Grade 12
189
Ungraded
6
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 193 |
| Grade 10 | 197 |
| Grade 11 | 231 |
| Grade 12 | 189 |
| Ungraded | 6 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 376 | 46.1% |
| Male | 424 | 52% |
| Not Specified | 16 | 1.9% |
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